Trailer Burns In Spectacular Evening Blaze
A propane laden trailer owned by California Liquid Gas Co of Sacramento burned Sunday evening on Taft Highway near Central Valley Highway. Firefighters from Shafter Wasco Wasco Airport and Bakersfield fought the blaze under Battalion Chief Bell. Leonard Cates of Sanger drove the truck and was uninjured.
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California Liquid Gas Company of
Sacramento
Taft Highway
Central Valley Highway
Producers Gin
Leonard Cates
Sanger
Shafter
Wasco
Bakersfield
Cheif Bell
Richland Board Weighs Music Building and Space Plan
The Richland board of trustees considers six plans to address closing of the old music building under Field Act orders. Proposals include rehabilitating and enlarging the music building at 76000, building admin space for 36000, and remodeling upper grade offices at 25000, totaling 137000 with other repair items and potential pool work. A salary committee report notes a meeting with a California Teachers Association representative.
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Richland Board of Trustees
Phil Zachary
California Teachers Association
Juvenile Confesses to Shafter Loud Speaker Theft
A juvenile in Shafter confessed to taking two loud speakers from a garage setup. Police say the devices were used in a music amplifier and a formal program is expected to be presented to the Board. Charles Armstrong was hired to replace custodian Lannis Cates.
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Shafters
Shafter
Othe
Charles Armstrong
Lannis Cates
Postage Vending Machines to Update for New Rates
Nearly 10 000 vending machines in post office lobbies will be converted over three months to the January 7 1968 rate change. First class goes to 6 cents per ounce, air mail 10 cents per ounce, and postal cards 5 cents. Machines will be redesigned to dispense 1 5 and 6 cent stamps. Postmaster Gene Guenther says the effort spans coast to coast and aims to reduce stamp line waits for patrons.
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Shafter Post Office
Gene Guenther
Post Office Department
Guenther
Authorize Bids for New Sewer Rodding Machine
The Shafter Public Utility District board authorized bids for a new sewer rodding machine to replace the current unit deemed unable to perform its duties. The expected cost is around $3800.
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Shafter Public Utility District Board
Evening Adult Art Classes Start Monday
Shafter High announces a Monday evening art course for adults starting January 15 from 7 to 10 pm in room 6. Principal Harold Corrie urges community members to attend this instructional program.
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Shafter High “School
Harold Corrie
Tickets for Shafter Chamber Annual Meeting On Sale
Tickets for the Shafter Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and meeting on January 24 are on sale at the secretary H W Pat Kelly’s office. The event at Richland Cafeteria will install Wayne Wood as president and announce the man or woman of the year while Robert Zenk of Bank of America serves as speaker.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
H. W. Pat Kelly
Richland
Wayne Wood
Robert Zenk
Shafter
Bank of America
Shafter High cheerleaders win summer camp trophy
In 1967 Shafter High School cheerleaders and song leaders Pam Bellaomini Pat Cates Anne Jacobus Linda Quary and Cathy Ashworth are noted for their trophy win at Big Tree Camp Santa Cruz The piece asserts juveniles are a maligned group but acknowledges their achievements with pride.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Pam Bellaomini
Pat Cates
Anne Jacobus
Linda Quary
Big Tree Camp
Santa Cruz
Cathy Ashworth
Suit Filed Against City For Wrongful Arrest Of Minor
Earl Robert Richard, guardian of 14 year old Margaret, sues the city for 10000 claiming wrongful arrest and humiliation during a September 1967 police inquiry in Shafter. He alleges assault and coerced stripping during the incident. City with Lloyds of London insured, council reviews Stanford research report and plans a joint meeting with Kern County cities on tax and county service issues.
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Robert Richard
Margaret
O’brien
Shafter
Lloyds of London
Stanford Research
Kern County Association of Cities
Bakersfield
Rabies Clinic Scheduled For Dogs In Shafter
The Kern County Health Department announced a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs at Shafter City Fire Station from 1 to 7 p m Thursday January 11 1968. Dogs four months or older must be vaccinated every two years and licensed at year start. 1968 tags available. two year vaccines still require a 1968 license even if no vaccination this year.
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Kern County Health Department
Shafter
Owen A. Kearns
James Street
Kern County
State Health Department
Frank Russell’s Car Stolen Near Shafter Police Station
A 191 Ford Falcon owned by Frank Russell was stolen from the Russell parking space across from the Shafter police station. The incident occurred recently, with the vehicle missing from the lot overnight or during the day. Police investigation is underway.
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Frank Russell
Ssell
Shafter
Russell
Wayne Wood Becomes Commerce President At Annual Meeting
Wayne Wood received the gavel as president of Commerce Tuesday morning as George Jones closed his tenure and thanked the board. The annual meeting was set for Wednesday January 24 at 7 pm at Richland Cafeteria with Robert Zenk as main speaker. Bob Bann said awards would be given and the Shafter Police Department would receive special recognition for faithful openance of duty. Wood named Bonner Beel membership chairman. Ben Grundy reported on the city meeting.
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Wayne Wood
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
George Jones
Chamber Board
Wood
Richland
Robert Zenk
Bob Bann
Shafter Police Department
Bonner Beel
Ben Grundy
Stolen Bicycles Reported in Shafter
Two bicycles were reported stolen last week in Shafter. Reports were filed by Jay Atkinson of 300 Atlantic and Joyce Gibson of 179 West Lerdo.
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Shafter
Jay Atkinson
Atlantic
Joyce Gibson
West Lerdo
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Max Pearce
Bill Lachenmaier
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Richard Garber
Veterans Hall
By Frank Wisner
Police Dept. Information
March of Dimes
Clifford Ratzlaff
Bob Nixon
Nellie Oliver
Skip Barwick
Bill Hildebrand
Stanford
Ash Street
Wall
Shafter Avenues
Arnold Kirschenmann
Pacific
Lewis Carroll
Lloyd Hawkins
Central Avenue
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